What if I don’t respond to my summons or attend jury selection?

Last updated on May 5, 2022

As a citizen, it is your legal obligation to respond to your summons as soon as possible.

Everyone who receives a summons is required to attend jury selection at the courthouse location for the date and time indicated (unless disqualified or receive confirmation in advance from sheriffs of an exemption).

Respond to yours summons online

Use the Court Services eResponse website to respond to your summons electronically.

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